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Characters

Post your completed application form as a new topic, with your character name as the topic title. The form may be found here and there is a list of suggested character sources here.Moderator:ModeratorsAdoptables

The Mail Packet

The primary method of communication between those at sea or away with the Army at this time is by letter. Letters, tickets of absence, invitations and billets-doux may be written and posted here, in the sure knowledge they will be delivered safely by a Post Office that is the envy of the world. There may be a delay of several weeks between sending a note and receiving a reply, due to the slowness of 19th century travel, however.Moderator:Moderators

For those far from home, newspapers are worth their weight in gold, no matter that they may be several weeks or months out of date by the time they reach His Majesty's forces. This board is for articles of interest (real or fictional) to our characters.Moderator:Moderators

The Second Division

Raised at the 15th Light Dragoons, they were renamed Hussars in 1807, although some still refer to them by the old name. Their motto is Merebimur (We Shall Be Worthy) and they do their best to ensure this is true, with the spirit and dash that characterises the Light Horse regiments. Interactions specific to the 15th Hussars go here.Moderator:Moderators

Also known as the Coldstream Guards, their motto is Nulli Secundus (Second to None). They are actually senior to the 1st Foot Guards, and take position on the extreme right of the line when on parade. They are known for their smartness, both in their appearance and in their drill. Action and events in the 2nd Foot Guards' part of camp may be found here.Moderator:Moderators

The 33rd are the Havercake Lads. This is a regiment from Yorkshire, although in its ranks may be found men from all over England - not just England. They have more than a few Irish and Scots among their ranks. Interactions and conversation specifically in the 33rd's area of camp will be found here.Moderator:Moderators

Raised in 1797 by combining two German regiments, the 5/60th are three years older than the 95th. They have a very high ratio of Germans and German-speaking soldiers, although they do have a handful of British men. Their motto is Celer et Audax (Swift and Bold) and they do their best to live up to it, taking only the most intelligent and quick-witted men. Interactions specific to the 5/60th's camp or bivouac to go here.Moderator:Moderators

This is where camp followers, civilians and non-combatants will be found while the Second Division is on the march. A noisy, bustling, disorganised area of the column, it would be wise for those here to keep a sharp look-out for the Provosts, the army's police...Moderator:Moderators

L'Armee du Portugal

The 17e Régiment d'Infanterie Légère have fought bravely in what is now Austria, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain and elsewhere. They have earned battle honours in Ulm, Austerlitz, Essling and Wagram. They are the light infantry, the skirmishers, the elite.Moderator:Moderators

The French Army, those who have fought and conquered most of Europe - and other places besides - have marched across Spain and into France.Any gameplay threads with the French Army that don't fit into one of the other Regimental areas should go here.Moderator:Moderators

Battles and Events

Most encounters will take place in the 2nd Division board, but for those times when there is a battle to be fought the Army comes together. Battles and other major events will take place in here.Moderator:Moderators

HMS Terpsichore

The waist is the area of the ship between the quarterdeck and the fo'c'sle. With narrow gangways to either side, the main hatch is covered by gratings which, when removed, allow access right down to the hold. The ship's boats are stored here when not in use, and the chicken coops may also be found here. Above stretch the masts and spars.Moderator:ModeratorsThe Fo'c'sle, The Quarterdeck

For'rard of the Great Cabin runs the sweep of the gundeck. Terpsichore carries 26 12-pounder guns on this deck, although only 24 are visible unless she has cleared for action (the other two are in the Great Cabin). The Navy expects its men to train every day at firing the 'great guns', even just in dumb show. Above the gundeck are the gangways and gratings which form its ceiling and allow air to circulate.Moderator:ModeratorsSickbay, The Great Cabin

This is where the sailors and Marines eat, sleep and relax. They mess in groups of six to eat around tables slung from the deck beams. At night, they sling hammocks between the beams. Each man is allocated fourteen inches of space between himself and those to either side, although in a two-watch rotational system, this means that they get twenty-eight inches as half the men are on watch at any one time. The berthdeck or messdeck is crowded, dark and noisy. The Marines berth between the wardroom and the seamen, roughly level with the mainmast.Moderator:ModeratorsThe Wardroom, The Midshipmen's Berth

The orlop, above the hold, is not a continuous deck, but has two areas, reached separately. The after platform contains the hanging magazine, bread room, spirit room and the slop (clothing) room. The fore platform has the bosun's, carpenter's and gunner's storerooms and the sail room. This is the darkest part of the ship in every day use; it is lit only by dim lanthorns which must not be left unattended. The magazine and spirit room are guarded day and night by Marine sentries.Moderator:Moderators

At Sea

Naval encounters and gameplay. Battles at sea, encounters with other ships, expeditions for wood and water, exploring the dockside when in harbour... all those activities and more may be found here.Moderator:Moderators

Revenant was a 20-gun privateer corvette designed by Robert Surcouf for commerce raiding. She was later requisitioned for service in the French Navy, and was renamed Iéna, but was subsequently captured by and served in the Royal Navy as HMS Victor. She was recaptured by the French Navy in 1809 and served under her original name.Moderator:Moderators

Alternate Universe

The fighting is over and the troops have returned home. It is a time of gaiety, of mirth, of hopefulness. This is a place to explore what your characters will get up to in the distant future when they have returned home.London, The Country

The Soldier and Sailor

We all need time to kick back and relax once in a while. This is the players' general discussion area, where we can talk about all sorts of things from inspiration for characters to what craft projects we're currently doing.Moderator:ModeratorsWelcome Aboard!, Shore Leave

Visiting Cards

The ad forum. If you are posting here, please ensure that we can return the favour and post our own ad on your board. Note: we use [center] tags here, not [align=center], and blockquotes do not work. Thank you for your cooperation. ~ The StC StaffModerator:ModeratorsFirst Links, Link Back